Wilson: The authorised life of Lord Wilson of Rievaulx

Ziegler, Philip

ISBN 10: 0297812769 / ISBN 13: 9780297812760

Published by Weidenfeld & Nicolson, 1993

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Synopsis:

Harold Wilson was Prime Minister for almost eight years - the longest period spent in office this century until Mrs Thatcher. He fought five general elections and won four. While he was at Number Ten, Wilson held together the unruly elements of Left and Right in a Parliamentary party often at odds with itself, challenged the power of the trade unions, faced repeated economic crises and a devaluation, was abandoned by his own Cabinet and had to concede defeat. His period in office was one of the most momentous and controversial of the country's post-war history. His resignation took almost everyone by surprise and rumours still circulate about its cause. Philip Ziegler is the first historian to have access to Harold Wilson's personal archive, including much official documentation that will not become available for a decade or more. Although he has the blessing of his subject, Ziegler has remained totally independent. Philip Ziegler has written biographies qf Mountbatten, Edward VIII and Diana Cooper.

Bibliographic Details

Title: Wilson: The authorised life of Lord Wilson ...
Publisher: Weidenfeld & Nicolson
Publication Date: 1993
Binding: hardcover
Condition: Good